Binary Code for Kids- Spelling Sneaker Words

Binary code can be challenging for kids to understand. This set of worksheets invites kids to spell various parts of a sneaker in binary code. While these worksheets were created to go with a Pete the Cat coding unit, they could be used to just explore binary code. If sneaker words aren’t what you want to explore, I have more sets available. There are currently sets that examine parts of a shark, patriotic words, and Valentine’s Day words.

Getting Ready for the Activity

First, Getting the Binary Code Set

Before you download the Binary Code for Kids – Spelling Sneaker Words, you will need to make sure you have a PDF reader. Acrobat reader is a popular PDF and is the one I use. Next, you will need to decide which of the words you want to explore with your children.

You may want to print out two different worksheets for each of your children. One you would do with your children. Then one they could do on their own.

Explaining Binary Code to Your Kids

It is the code used by a computer to understand letters, numbers, symbols, and commands. The code uses groups of 8 numbers to represent each letter, number, symbol, and command you type in on a keyboard. The only numbers that the computer can use to create the code are 0s and 1s.

Binary code can be confusing. Therefore, you may want to visit Teach Kids Binary in One Simple Step to get more information on how to teach it to your kids.

Exploring the Sneaker Words

First, you will want to explain what binary code is to your children. A simple explanation is shared above.
Then your children will need to look for the code for each letter in the chart at the bottom of the page.
Next, they will need to write each number for the code on one of the little lines after each letter.
After that, your children must fill in circles next to the number representing a one.
Finally, you will want them to check their work. It is really easy to color in the wrong circle or put a zero in one’s place.

If they have worked on this page with you, you may want them to work on another one on their own. They could also try and come up with another sneaker word. The code for their sneaker word could be written on a separate piece of paper or the back of the worksheet.